youngsahito:
Some Nigerians are very superstitious when it comes to Japa affairs. Some are afraid of being in an environment whose language they don’t understand while some are scared of the cost of living and some are uncomfortable about their safety in their new location.

Let’s talk, what scares you the most about relocating abroad?

MrPRevailer:
• W.H.O mandates e.g get the Toxic spike protein covid Vaccines or lose your job etc.

• Climate Change policies e.g Netherlands have seized farmlands of 3000 farmers and euthanized (killed) majority of cows because cows are causing climate change.

• Countries implementing the Social Credit System and those looking to do so like China, Canada, New Zealand etc.

• Engineered scarcity of fuel, famine and cost of living.

Mostly all countries that are compliant to W.E.F's goals and mandates

blazer90707:
LGBTQ; I worry that I might get into trouble for misgendering someone and not necessarily being allble to have a full grasp and understanding of the lifestyle, also for my kids maybe becoming one
Raising well grounded kids; I worry that I might not be a good enough parent and they would end up entitled and unaware with a lot of vices the Nigerian in me consider immoral but it's totally normal there

djseanjohn77:



9 years ago, leaving my wife and boy, my job, my house was daunting - 6 months later, no job still, paying rent through Nigeria (receiving money from home). It was difficult, food preference, weather, communication, no family, no friends...I thought of going back - Then i got a job, it could only service my rent (shared apartments with4-5 others, food, transport, and money for family upkeep. For the next 5 years it was the same condition, no savings. Things started looking up and good9in the 6th year then was without job during the recession of 2017/18..for 1 year. Things got back to better in 2019, i could save, could start planning life. Today, i bless God for His favour, mercy and grace (I can afford to pay extra house sef - Been independently living all by myself in about 3+ years now, can buy whatever i feel like - Not where i should be, but my growth has been steady and consistent, reached Manager level at work, but pay i negotiated is far lower than what my mates get, plus you are black so). I am better than I was. The journey was not easy, many could not deal with it, many relocated, many dipped their hands in dirty shit and are in jail.
What i did was be more devoted to God, intentional about worshipping God privately, and following His commandments....And my story was turned. This is what worked for me. (besides, I am a sustainability specialist.)

GloriousGbola:



- Not being able to get away with matrimonial misconduct against your wife

You need to add wife gaming the system and fking you over. Some Nigerian marriages are marriages are marriages of convenience where one spouse is not fully aware of this. Colour now shows when they enter obodo oyibo

Husband/wife coming out as gay. This happened to a couple I know of. Husband came out as gay. And dude was an alfa for that matter. Chain migration gone wrong.

Empowered pikins or neighbours reporting you to police for implementing African discipline.

meobizy:
This topic again?! Abeg, close this forum, pay every member ten thousand Naira and call it a day. Na waste of time man dey do here.

djseanjohn77:



9 years ago, leaving my wife and boy, my job, my house was daunting - 6 months later, no job still, paying rent through Nigeria (receiving money from home). It was difficult, food preference, weather, communication, no family, no friends...I thought of going back - Then i got a job, it could only service my rent (shared apartments with4-5 others, food, transport, and money for family upkeep. For the next 5 years it was the same condition, no savings. Things started looking up and good9in the 6th year then was without job during the recession of 2017/18..for 1 year. Things got back to better in 2019, i could save, could start planning life. Today, i bless God for His favour, mercy and grace (I can afford to pay extra house sef - Been independently living all by myself in about 3+ years now, can buy whatever i feel like - Not where i should be, but my growth has been steady and consistent, reached Manager level at work, but pay i negotiated is far lower than what my mates get, plus you are black so). I am better than I was. The journey was not easy, many could not deal with it, many relocated, many dipped their hands in dirty shit and are in jail.
What i did was be more devoted to God, intentional about worshipping God privately, and following His commandments....And my story was turned. This is what worked for me. (besides, I am a sustainability specialist.)

youngsahito:
Some Nigerians are very superstitious when it comes to Japa affairs. Some are afraid of being in an environment whose language they don’t understand while some are scared of the cost of living and some are uncomfortable about their safety in their new location.

Let’s talk, what scares you the most about relocating abroad?

ibkayee:


These points have come up a fair bit in some of those 'japa' threads. So I guess some people are scared of the following:

- Racism

- Starting a menial job from scratch when they have top qualifications

- Losing their identity

- Not being able to get away with delinquency since you are not above the law, no matter how rich you are

- Not being able to get away with matrimonial misconduct against your wife

- Lack of cheap labour

- Being lonely (Nigeria is a communal society, some of these places are more individualistic)

- Not as easy to meet women/men

- Investment in the japa with no worthwhile returns

Felabrity:
You don't have any fking neighbors to talk to ,or borrow matches from (just kidding

Originalsly:


You really have your finger on the button! .... now I want to believe you do some kind of social work involving immigrants .... counseling or something like that.... or you been analyzing responses on the topic here on NL for yearsss!... whatever the case..... two thumbs up .... wayyy up!

ibkayee:
Well I’ve been told I speak fast

Blupen:
And you type even faster right?

ibkayee:
Lol I’ve been told I type fast also

zoedew:
Losing one’s identity! The question usually is put: Who are you?

ibkayee:
These points have come up a fair bit in some of those 'japa' threads. So I guess some people are scared of the following:

- Racism

- Starting a menial job from scratch when they have top qualifications

- Losing their identity

- Not being able to get away with delinquency since you are not above the law, no matter how rich you are

- Not being able to get away with matrimonial misconduct against your wife

- Lack of cheap labour

- Being lonely (Nigeria is a communal society, some of these places are more individualistic)

- Not as easy to meet women/men

- Investment in the japa with no worthwhile returns

SugarGirl44:


What’s the solution? Especially loss of identity and menial jobs.

ibkayee:

Perhaps working your way up from menial job to a higher position, acquiring necessary qualifications to get a more professional job. Socialise with other Nigerians, keep up to date with current affairs in Nigeria via media. Just some suggestions